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Hardeman County, TN market data
How Hardeman County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 25,274
- −0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,110
- Median household income
- $46,069
- +14.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $121,700
- Jobs located here
- 6,386
- Highest market score
- 57
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #847 of 2,222 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Hardeman County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Hardeman County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Hardeman County has an estimated 25,274 people and 9,110 households. Population estimates show Hardeman County declined 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Hardeman County is $46,069, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 14.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hardeman County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Of the business types scored in Hardeman County, fast food and sandwich shops (57), auto repair and car care businesses (55) and pizza places (53) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #847 of 2,222 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hardeman County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hardeman County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 57 | #847 of 2,222 | 7 | 7.7 | $3.8M | 124 | 10 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #964 of 2,401 | 26 | 28.5 | $304K | 113 | 9 |
| Pizza | 53 | #895 of 2,090 | 5 | 5.5 | $5.3M | 104 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 52 | #1,043 of 2,272 | 15 | 16.5 | $1.5M | 122 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 52 | #1,079 of 2,394 | 34 | 37.3 | $244K | 160 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 50 | #1,031 of 2,087 | 5 | 5.5 | $2.8M | 217 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,077 of 2,200 | 6 | 6.6 | $1M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,219 of 2,378 | 16 | 17.6 | $494K | 111 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #1,279 of 2,057 | 10 | 11.0 | $2.1M | 87 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,399 of 2,405 | 72 | 79.0 | $368K | 99 | 19 |
| Funeral homes | 42 | #931 of 1,472 | 5 | 5.5 | $309K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,546 of 2,405 | 41 | 45.0 | $647K | 97 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,435 of 2,210 | 10 | 11.0 | $1.4M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,350 of 2,070 | 6 | 6.6 | $7.9M | 85 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,842 of 2,385 | 23 | 25.2 | $280K | 132 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 36 | #1,769 of 2,358 | 25 | 27.4 | $1.1M | 45 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 33 | #1,440 of 1,707 | 8 | 8.8 | $2.6M | 55 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 31 | #1,370 of 1,656 | 9 | 9.9 | $922K | 52 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,044 of 2,339 | 15 | 16.5 | $429K | 100 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,059 of 2,402 | 19 | 20.9 | $2.5M | 73 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 18 | #1,831 of 1,889 | 8 | 8.8 | $3.3M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 17 | #2,075 of 2,261 | 12 | 13.2 | $3.9M | 50 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 16 | #2,015 of 2,063 | 10 | 11.0 | $2.7M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 11 | #1,573 of 1,611 | 6 | 6.6 | $437K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2M | 64 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 211 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.7M | 163 | 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | Index only | 664 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 184 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $1.4M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $1.4M | 208 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | Index only | 703 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $10.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $5.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Hardeman County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.9M | $868 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26.7M | $2,928 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $26.5M | $2,910 | 71 |
| Groceries | $47.3M | $5,190 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.4M | $707 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $288 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.1M | $453 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.3M | $911 | 71 |
| Pets | $6.2M | $678 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.8M | $1,516 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.9M | $2,517 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.1M | $2,311 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.9M | $1,200 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $115M | $12,626 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Hardeman County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 25,274−0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,110
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 668 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 38
- Median household income
- $46,069+14.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $60,864
- Median home value
- $121,700
- Jobs located here
- 6,386
- Daytime population
- 22,835Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hardeman County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Hardeman County at 25,274 people in 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 9,110 households. Median household income rose 14.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Hardeman County, TN spend?
Households in Hardeman County spend about $115M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.3M on groceries and $26.7M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Hardeman County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hardeman County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hardeman County are for fast food and sandwich shops (57), auto repair and car care businesses (55) and pizza places (53). Hardeman County ranks #847 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does Hardeman County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Hardeman County is $46,069 a year, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $121,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Hardeman County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Hardeman County, each ranked against other counties.
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